1 Real, 2 Fake Guns Put Maryland Schools On Alert: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Loch Raven High School Student Arrested, Pellet Gun Found: Police

The 14-year-old is facing criminal charges, the Baltimore County Police Department reported.

BB Gun Found On Student At Pimlico Elementary-Middle School: Report

The report came the morning after 17 people were gunned down at a high school in Florida. Elsewhere in Baltimore City, there was a false report of a school shooting.

Loaded Handgun Leads To High School Student's Arrest

The student in Montgomery County was arrested at Clarksburg High School, and a letter was sent to families.

James Beard Awards: See How Maryland Chefs Stack Up

Two Maryland chefs were nominated for the so-called Oscars for restaurants, selected from 20,000 entrants.

Guidance Counselor Arrested For Alleged Drug Dealing In D.C.

The school staffer was allegedly selling marijuana during a "pot party" at a sports bar.

Southwest Spring Sale On Flights From BWI: Last Day

The spring sale from Southwest Airlines ends after Feb. 15.

Bethesda Family Annihilator 40-Year Search To Resume

The outdoorsman on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list may be in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Fire Extinguisher Burglar Struck Sykesville Middle School: Police
• Modern Market Opens In Columbia
• Express Toll Lane Extension Into Harford Prompts Public Meetings
• Man Carrying Board With Nails Robs 7-Eleven In Silver Spring
• Fatal Crash Near Reisterstown Involved Stolen Vehicle: Police
• Maryland Tax Free Weekend For Energy Star Appliances
• District 32 School Board Member Appointed
• AT&T Store In Bel Air Is First Of Kind In Mid-Atlantic
• Missing Wheaton Teen Did Not Return Home From School: Police

Across America

• 17 Florida School Shooting Victims Identified
• The Most Expensive U.S. City To Get Married Is...
• Students Visit Nurse's Office After Eating Pot Brownies At Connecticut School
• Film Review: 'Black Panther'

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The Maryland flag is at half-staff on Wednesday, Feb. 15, after a school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. It will remain in that position until sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. Photo courtesy of Maryland Secretary of State.